Burner Machine Operator

Metals USA•Greensboro, NC

9d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA — Plates & Shapes Division is seeking a 1st shift Burner Machine Operator for its Greensboro, North Carolina facility. The division is a carbon steel distribution center serving the defense, commercial construction, road construction, and fabrication industries. Under limited supervision, the Burner Machine Operator performs moderately to advanced production activities requiring skill and competency in production processes and machine operation. The role includes reviewing job specifications, preparing and operating burning equipment, handling materials, inspecting finished products, and preparing products for shipment. The position requires regular and predictable attendance and compliance with company and OSHA safety policies, safe work practices, the company's Code of Conduct, and customer confidentiality requirements. The work takes place inside and outside an industrial warehouse and may involve changing hot and cold temperatures, moderate to loud noise, vibration, oils, dust, fumes, and metallic particles. The role involves frequent physical activity and requires appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic English reading and writing comprehension to read work-order instructions, safety materials, and policy manuals.
Basic measuring skills, including the ability to read English and metric measurements and use a tape measure, caliper, or micrometer.
Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows software for loading designs to be burned.
At least one year of experience operating a burning machine or working as a machine operator helper.
Experience operating an overhead crane or forklift.
Demonstrated manual and finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
Ability to perform physical activities more than 66% of the workday, including standing, walking, sitting, handling or fingering, reaching, climbing, squatting, kneeling, or bending.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 51–100 pounds with assistance.
Wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Review CAD drawings, work orders, tooling instructions, and other written specifications.
Coordinate and execute material handling, including operating an overhead crane.
Select the correct material for each job according to the work order.
Set up the machine and select the appropriate burning tip, gas flow, feed rates, cutting location, dimensions, tolerances, and operating sequence; use gauges, calipers, squares, and rulers for measurement.
Set up and align material or fixtures in the machine bed using gauges, templates, shims, or hand tools.
Perform quality control inspections on finished products and, at ISO-certified locations, perform in-process quality inspections.
Diagnose problems, make necessary adjustments, and remove scrap from the machine.
Stack, band, and palletize finished products for shipment to customers.
Comply with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Follow Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct and customer confidentiality requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.